KegCommando
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I've been searching for a replacement pistol for the last couple of months, and my research has narrowed it down between a CZ and a Sig, probably a Sig 229 vs a CZ 75 Compact ( maybe a P-01/06 based on availability). But I'm having a very difficult time of it.
I'm not sure how to explain it, but a large part of the difficulty is due to my brain telling me that the Sig is the smart decision.
Where I live, I know people with Sigs. I've shot Sigs. I can go to several stores, and there are tons of Sigs and spare parts and accessories. I can go to the four closest rental ranges, and rent any Sig model at least in their standard configuration.
Unfortunately, the same can't be said of CZ. I saw my first CZ about a month or two ago (a P-01), and I had to drive about 45 miles one way just to see it. At that time, the salesperson couldn't say much other than it was a good gun. It felt really really good to me. Since that time I've been doing a lot of searching these forums and other places online. I can't find anything negative.
I'm totally baffled. On this site, and others, seems like every other post has someone and their Grandma recommending a CZ. Heck a thread here back in May had people voting 2-1 for a P-01 vs a 229. But when I go look at online stores, I can be overwhelmed with 229 products, but barely any for CZ.
Here are the pros/cons from my limited perspective:
CZ
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Pros: Very ergonomic/feels great. Fit my small hands better than the Sig.
Seemed to sit nice and low in the hand. Seems like it would be a nice soft shooter, with nice follow-ups which posts seem to confirm.
Frame mounted safety
Reasonably priced
Personally, I think the non-railed looks very good. Pretty classic, which my old-schooled self likes. Ok, I hate to admit it, but I have to slide this up on the scale, I drool over some of the pics here.
I kinda like being the guy at the range that doesn't have what everyone else there has.
Did I mention I like how it looks and how it feels? Hey I got a wife, I'm looking for a girlfriend, lol.
Cons: Third-party support/accessories - This is kinda the clincher
Having to mail-order anything I need, no ability to pick up something in a pinch.
Between the time I buy it and picking it up after the wait period, I gotta drive 200 miles.
Example I saw was very very tight. Wife couldn't operate it. I had some difficulty, and even the salesman too. Taking a big leap of faith that it loosens up after some use.
Have to purchase something never tried out. Another leap of faith.
Sig
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Pros: Support, support, support ( third-party wise)
Nice triggers
I've shot it and liked it.
Basically opposite of every Con I see for the CZ
Cons: They easily cost $200 more than the CZ
The location of the controls. They are different than anything I have, or anything else I plan to get.
Irks me they only come with one mag now. So now I gotta shell out another $40. So now I'm halfway to buying a second CZ.
Who can I show off my gun too? Everyone else already has a Sig.
They aren't unattractive, but I don't prefer the blockiness vs more rounded shapes.
I think this is one of those decisions that no matter what I end up choosing, I'm going to feel like I made a mistake.
Oh, and don't say get both. I want to standardize on whichever one as my 9mm platform, and get a second later as a spare.
I'm not sure how to explain it, but a large part of the difficulty is due to my brain telling me that the Sig is the smart decision.
Where I live, I know people with Sigs. I've shot Sigs. I can go to several stores, and there are tons of Sigs and spare parts and accessories. I can go to the four closest rental ranges, and rent any Sig model at least in their standard configuration.
Unfortunately, the same can't be said of CZ. I saw my first CZ about a month or two ago (a P-01), and I had to drive about 45 miles one way just to see it. At that time, the salesperson couldn't say much other than it was a good gun. It felt really really good to me. Since that time I've been doing a lot of searching these forums and other places online. I can't find anything negative.
I'm totally baffled. On this site, and others, seems like every other post has someone and their Grandma recommending a CZ. Heck a thread here back in May had people voting 2-1 for a P-01 vs a 229. But when I go look at online stores, I can be overwhelmed with 229 products, but barely any for CZ.
Here are the pros/cons from my limited perspective:
CZ
-----
Pros: Very ergonomic/feels great. Fit my small hands better than the Sig.
Seemed to sit nice and low in the hand. Seems like it would be a nice soft shooter, with nice follow-ups which posts seem to confirm.
Frame mounted safety
Reasonably priced
Personally, I think the non-railed looks very good. Pretty classic, which my old-schooled self likes. Ok, I hate to admit it, but I have to slide this up on the scale, I drool over some of the pics here.
I kinda like being the guy at the range that doesn't have what everyone else there has.
Did I mention I like how it looks and how it feels? Hey I got a wife, I'm looking for a girlfriend, lol.
Cons: Third-party support/accessories - This is kinda the clincher
Having to mail-order anything I need, no ability to pick up something in a pinch.
Between the time I buy it and picking it up after the wait period, I gotta drive 200 miles.
Example I saw was very very tight. Wife couldn't operate it. I had some difficulty, and even the salesman too. Taking a big leap of faith that it loosens up after some use.
Have to purchase something never tried out. Another leap of faith.
Sig
----
Pros: Support, support, support ( third-party wise)
Nice triggers
I've shot it and liked it.
Basically opposite of every Con I see for the CZ
Cons: They easily cost $200 more than the CZ
The location of the controls. They are different than anything I have, or anything else I plan to get.
Irks me they only come with one mag now. So now I gotta shell out another $40. So now I'm halfway to buying a second CZ.
Who can I show off my gun too? Everyone else already has a Sig.
They aren't unattractive, but I don't prefer the blockiness vs more rounded shapes.
I think this is one of those decisions that no matter what I end up choosing, I'm going to feel like I made a mistake.
Oh, and don't say get both. I want to standardize on whichever one as my 9mm platform, and get a second later as a spare.